Authenticity and the Discomfort of Vulnerability
It’s taken me a while to finally sit down and write this blog today. This has become a common theme for me lately–always, really, but…
The Importance of Knowing Your Priorities and Sticking to Them
Last week, I talked about how last year burned me out big time, and how I made the resolution in 2017 to slow down and…
Using Time Blocking for a Productive Writing Life
One thing I’ve learned about myself over the last few years–and maybe should have figured out a lot sooner–is that I’m not much for schedules.…
The Power of Consistency in Building a Writing Career
There is no shortage of talk about consistency in the writing world. How often do we hear things like, “write every day,” and “don’t wait…
Giving Back to the Writing Community
Originally Posted on Thinking Through Our Fingers One of my absolute favorite things about being a writer is being a part of the writing community.…
Who Cares About Writers?
A few weeks ago my mom stayed for an impromptu dinner at my house. Even though we live fairly close to each other, it’s difficult…
Being Green: What It Means to Be a New Writer
I have something embarrassing to admit. Before I wrote my first novel, I thought you had to be a chosen one. Seriously. I thought it…